Week 13


Week 13

What did you learn this week?

This week, we continued learning about density and explored how to explain the properties and behavior of matter. We conducted an experiment using M&Ms and water, which helped us observe these concepts in action. We watched as the color from the M&M spread in the water over two minutes, demonstrating its behavior in a liquid environment. We then tested sugar water to see if it affected the spread. It did—significantly slowing down the process. This showed that the behavior of the M&M changed depending on the substance it was placed in.

In terms of density, we learned that lower density means the particles are farther apart, while higher density means the particles are more closely packed together.

How can you apply what you've learned to your teaching in the future?
I appreciated how the combination of lab activities and online resources gave us multiple ways to engage with the content. Having both hands-on and digital approaches really supported my learning. In the future, I plan to use a similar balance in my teaching—incorporating physical experiments as well as virtual or visual demonstrations through technology.

What are new or remaining questions?

  • How do you help a student who struggles to understand the concept of moving particles?

  • Would the color spread at all if the sugar water had the same or more sugar than the M&Ms?

  • What is the coating on the M&M made of? Is that what causes it to dissolve in water?



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